Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
May interact with some drugs
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
No Types
Inside Color
Light Green
Orange
Taste
Acidic, Sour
Slightly bitter, Tart
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Cold, Hot
Facts about
- Lime is the called as the powerhouse of flavors.
- Fresh lime juice is so acidic that it can dissolve concrete.
- Limes are more fragrant and acidic than lemons.
- Persian limes are almost seedless and thorn less.
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
China
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
not available
Wolfberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Unknown
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Species
C. aurantifolia
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available
Difference Between Lime and Gojiberry
We might think that Lime and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lime and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lime and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lime and Gojiberry with peel is Not Available and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lime and Gojiberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Lime and Gojiberry is Sapindales and Solanales respectively. Lime belongs to Rutaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.